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ECS X58B-A Review

Testing:

Featuring all-new game tests, this benchmark is for use with Vista-based systems. "There are two all-new CPU tests that have been designed around a new 'Physics and Artificial Intelligence-related computation.' CPU test two offers support for physics related hardware." There are four preset levels that correspond to specific resolutions. 'Entry' is 1024x768 progressing to 'Extreme' at 1920x1200. Of course, each preset can be modified to arrange any number of user designed testing. For our testing, I will use the four presets at all default settings.

Settings:

All default settings in each preset level

Entry 1024x768

Performance 1280x1024

High 1680x1050

Extreme 1920x1200

While the results here are not spectacular they are comparable and deliver what is expected. Overclocking helps to increase the benchmark scores but not substantially as the higher tests in Vantage are more about the GPU.